Cryptococcus neoformans
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Cryptococcus neoformans
Mycology
Cutaneous fungal infections
Opportunistic fungal infections
Systemic fungal infections
Key Takeaways
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast known to cause cryptococcal meningitis. This form of meningitis is mostly seen in immunocompromised individuals such as those with HIV/AIDS, or those who have had a recent organ transplant. Cryptococcus neoformans is naturally found in soil and pigeon feces. Symptoms include headache and neck pain, nausea, photophobia, vomiting, and fever.